Editorial on Gorbachev's open approach and continuity
The editorial praises Mikhail Gorbachev as a well informed, charismatic Soviet leader who speaks with candor despite interpreter limits. It notes his open ideas for glasnost and perestroika, his strong policy background, and cautions Americans not to focus on presentation over substantial reform.
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Soviet Union
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Jeane Kirkpatrick
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Brokaw
Afghanistan
Berlin Wall
America
Old Guard
New Jersey Leads Nation in Population Density and R&D
A study shows New Jersey has the highest population density and leads in private research and development spending and scientist per capita. It ranks high in patents and high tech firms, with strong income levels. Merck & Co. Rahway is highlighted as a major drug firm fueling activity in the Garden State. Lawrence KU Endowment helped attract Merck to KU. Local leaders urged continued interest and policy support for scientific industry growth.
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New Jersey
New York
Garden State
U.S
Lawrence
Merck & Co
Rahway, N.J
Interx
America
Kansas University Endowment Association
Merck Company
Slaying of Norwood stirs Lawrence while hospital plans advance
Investigators say no solid leads in the death of Samuel C. Norwood 30 Woolworth manager found on the Kansas River bank. A $5000 reward was offered for tips. Norwood disappeared after leaving for his son's party. The body was recovered the next day.
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Samuel C. Norwood
Woolworth
Kansas River
East Lawrence
Norwood
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Douglas County
Kansas
N. Wyman Storer
Kansas University
Democratic race lacks a real leader in 1988 campaign
The piece notes a tepid Democratic field after a murky NBC debate chaired by Tom Brokaw. With undecided voters at 42 percent, Jesse Jackson leads the pack at 26 percent while others trail. Gore proposes a tougher approach to security but Iowa remains a poor proving ground. Cuomo is eyed as a late contender though unlikely to secure enough delegates.
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Tom Brokaw
NBC News
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Brokaw
Jesse Jackson
Jackson
Sen
Albert Gore
Michael Dukakis
Massachusetts
Iowa
Gore
New Hampshire
Mario Cuomo
Cuomo
Atlanta
Louisiana
Bush should cultivate America's wimp vote
A spoof interview argues that George Bush risks losing the so called wimp vote by denying he is one. The conversation mocks wimp stereotypes and suggests Bush should embrace wimp support with inclusive policies and even appoint a wimp to the Supreme Court.
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Bush
America
George Bush
White House
Supreme Court
Activist candidates could tilt US primaries
A Voters Caucus study warns that low turnout could elevate a nontraditional candidate with activist backing to win multiple primaries. Figures show 1984 turnout at 19 percent, with Jackson and Robertson cited as potent organizers who could secure nominations despite modest overall support.
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Voters Caucus
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Pat Robertson
Jesse Jackson
Robertson
Jackson
George Bush
Bob Dole
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